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Christmas Crack Cookies

Christmas Crack Cookies

Indulge in Christmas Crack Cookies, a delightful blend of chocolate and salty crackers that bring joy to your holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweet Moments
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • ½ cup butter Use unsalted for better control over salt levels.
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar This adds a rich depth of flavor to your cookies.
  • 2 large eggs They provide moisture and help bind the ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract A splash of vanilla enhances the overall sweetness.
  • 2 & ⅓ cups flour All-purpose flour works best for a chewy texture.
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda This helps the cookies rise for that perfect puff.
  • ½ teaspoon salt Balances out the sweetness for a delicious flavor profile.
For the Topping
  • 25-30 pieces Saltine crackers (or Ritz) The base layer that gives a delightful crunch.
  • 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips Choose your favorite for richness.
  • 1 cup toasted and chopped nuts Optional, adds extra crunch and flavor.
For the Caramel Layer
  • ½ cup butter Brown it to infuse a deeper, nuttier flavor.
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar Forms the gooey caramel layer.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil.
  2. Arrange 25-30 Saltine crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Melt ½ cup butter and ½ cup packed brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Pour the caramel over the arranged crackers, spreading it evenly. Bake for 5 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips over the hot caramel. Let sit for a few minutes to soften, then spread it gently.
  6. Brown 1 cup butter in a skillet until it has a nutty aroma, then let it cool.
  7. Mix brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar until creamy.
  8. Add 2 large eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the mixture and mix until smooth.
  9. Combine 2 & ⅓ cups flour, ¾ teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt in a bowl. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
  10. Fold in the prepared Christmas Crack layer and freeze for 2 hours.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for about 13 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Optional: Drizzle with melted chocolate before serving for an extra indulgent touch.

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